Chirality & Odour Perception
John C. Leffingwell, Ph.D.

The Whiskey lactones

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(3S,4S)-(-)-4-butyl-3-methylbutan-4-olide - faint coconut note, faint musty, earthy, remeniscant of hay

Also known as 3S,4S-(-)-whiskey lactone

Ref: A. Mosandl, W. Deger, M. Gessner, C. Gunther, G. Heusinger and G. Singer, Lebensmittelchem Gerichte Chem. 41, 35 (1987); B. Koppenhoefer, et. al., Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 19, No. 5, 1-14, 1994

(3R,4R)-(+)-4-butyl-3-methylbutan-4-olide - sweet woody, bright fresh coconut note

Also known as 3R,4R-(+)-whiskey lactone

Ref: A. Mosandl, W. Deger, M. Gessner, C. Gunther, G. Heusinger and G. Singer, Lebensmittelchem Gerichte Chem. 41, 35 (1987); B. Koppenhoefer, et. al., Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 19, No. 5, 1-14, 1994

(3R,4S)-(-)-4-butyl-3-methylbutan-4-olide -strong coconut note, reminiscent of celery

Also known as 3R,4S-(-)-whiskey lactone

Ref: A. Mosandl, W. Deger, M. Gessner, C. Gunther, G. Heusinger and G. Singer, Lebensmittelchem Gerichte Chem. 41, 35 (1987); B. Koppenhoefer, et. al., Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 19, No. 5, 1-14, 1994

(3S,4R)-(+)-4-butyl-3-methylbutan-4-olide - piquant celery note, faint coconut note, green walnut note

Also known as 3S,4R-(+)-whiskey lactone

Ref: A. Mosandl, W. Deger, M. Gessner, C. Gunther, G. Heusinger and G. Singer, Lebensmittelchem Gerichte Chem. 41, 35 (1987); B. Koppenhoefer, et. al., Perfumer & Flavorist, Vol. 19, No. 5, 1-14, 1994

Cyclic Terpenoid Odorants

Bicyclic Terpenoid Odorants

Acyclic Terpenoid Odorants

Ionones, Irones, Damascones & Structurally Related Odorants

Acyclics (Alcohols, Esters, Acids, Aldehydes)

Lactones

Sesquiterpenoid Related Odorants

Steroid Urine Type Odorants

Sandalwood Type Odorants

Musk Odorants

Miscellaneous

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